Mathematics September 2012 Archive

Maybe there is a benefit to having ADD and being impulsive!   A study at the University of Missouri,  shows that girls and boys demonstrate  different approaches to solving arithmetic problems. Girls tended to prefer a slow ... Read More

There is no doubt about it, memorizing the multiplication facts to 10, even 12 is still  a wise thing to do. It requires the support of the parents more now ... Read More

The Common Core Standards is often confused with the term curriculum. Common Core Standards are what students are supposed to achieve by certain grades. How students will achieve the Common ... Read More

World Multiplication Table Day!  WMT Day takes place on the 28th September 2012.  This is the 2nd time for this annual event. Participation in the event is free. Registration form can ... Read More

Implementing the Common Core Standards is happening throughout the United States. Many jurisdictions are offering many implementation plans and strategies, however, the Common Core Tools has workshops coming up on ... Read More

Are you looking for some quick printable for algebra concepts? You'll find worksheets for factoring, using the distance formula, using the quadratic formula, simplifying radicals,  completing the square, working with polynomials, and ... Read More

In this information age, we are often presented with the question of how to present data/information. We can use charts, graphs and tables. This week's article is about pie charts ... Read More

Should our math curriculum do away with Algebra? That's the question that is sparking quite a response this week in the New York Times.  Personally, I have heard both sides of this conversation ... Read More